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Environmental Committee Slams Heathrow, Gatwick Expansion Plans

10/25/2025

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The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) criticizes Heathrow and Gatwick expansion plans, warning they threaten net zero targets.
The EAC says current policies are insufficient to reduce aviation emissions.
They note reliance on unproven technologies like Sustainable Aviation Fuel raises concerns about meeting carbon budgets.
They urge the government to show how expansion balances growth with environmental duties and to set alternative demand-management measures before approving further projects.

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The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) criticizes Heathrow and Gatwick expansion plans, warning they threaten net zero targets.
The EAC says current policies are insufficient to reduce aviation emissions.
They note reliance on unproven technologies like Sustainable Aviation Fuel raises concerns about meeting carbon budgets.
They urge the government to show how expansion balances growth with environmental duties and to set alternative demand-management measures before approving further projects.